Wrought Iron Furniture.

Wrought iron furniture is made with different processes than cast iron. The iron in any form, plat, rod, or strip is processed by forging, cutting, bending, and welding to make furniture products in any form and shape. The processing to make wrought iron furniture is less complicated than the cast iron. It does not need the iron melting process that requires very high temperatures as cast iron. Some heating process may be needed to help the process of bending and rolling, but it does not require high temperatures. Although quite simple, with skilled operators and the proper technique, various models and forms of iron furniture can be produced.

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Wrought iron furniture is generally stronger and more tenacious compared with cast iron. It does not use the melting process that could change the molecular structure of iron. However, it is a manual process that relies on the skills and expertise of the operators. To produce a high-volume product, then a clear standard operation procedure and good supervision are needed. The wrought process is more suitable to make furniture products with a small number or some accustomed product. The wrought iron furniture also has more value since it has an artistic touch as a handmade product. The wrought process is usually done in combination with the casting process to make many models of iron furniture. The small components for ornamental are made with the casting process, while the big components, such as legs and frames, are made from a plate or iron rod that is forged, wrought, and welded. The wrought iron furniture is also often made in combination with wood, veneer, cane, or other natural products.

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Finishing for wrought iron furniture is the same as finishing the other iron products. The pretreatment and cleaning surface are very critical to getting a good quality finish. The chemically or mechanically pretreatment must be done properly as the first step of finishing. Moreover, most of the raw materials for wrought iron are the iron products in many forms, which are usually coated with a corrosion-resistant material that might interfere with the attachment of finishing material that would be applied. The sanding or putty is also usually needed for the surface preparation. The finishing with electroplating or powder coating can be used to produce the clean-looking finish. But, the NC system finish with many special effects and special looks could be more proper to the wrought iron furniture since it accords to its value as a handmade product.

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